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Vice President Joe Biden pauses while speaking about the Civil Right Movement during a reception commemorating Black History Month in his residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.
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Just so we're clear, domestic violence is a serious issue. It should be taken seriously, explains Vice President Joe Biden. It's not "your garden variety slap in the face," lest you be confused.
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Important legal disclaimer: "Garden variety" or not, please do not smack around your family members.